Engineer Electrical

Panagiotis C. Ampelas

***** ***** ***** #**** (San Diego, California 92128 (C: 760-***-****

(*****.*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a software test engineer position that will utilize my thorough

and creative testing abilities and diverse experience in contributing to

the organization's goals. Willing to relocate to meet job needs.

summary

. An electrical engineer with comprehensive expertise in research and

development, testing, failure analysis, software/hardware, debugging and

wireless technologies.

. Adept in white and black box testing and seven years of solid experience

with MAC, Stack and Application level testing.

. Proficient in programming tools such as VBscript, VB.Net, JavaScript,

PHP and HTML. Developed and implemented Windows and Web Applications for

logging and testing.

. Built an efficient automation platform by developing bug-free scripts.

. Reliable and effective team player with experience in fast paced

environments, working closely with collaborating departments and

developers and contributing towards project planning and goal setting.

experience

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, San Diego, California

Software Test Engineer, May 2006-Present

. Leads the development of all ZigBee and ZigBee PRO software testing and

responsible for BLE, RF4CE software testing. Performs testing on

targets, including full regression, conformance and negative testing on

different layers such as Stack, MAC and App. Trains software test

engineers and technicians in execution of ZigBee test cases and outlines

in manual and automated modes.

. Independently writes, executes, documents, modifies and incorporates

product change requests into JavaScript test cases and test outlines per

ZigBee/BLE standards.

. Troubleshoots and resolves observed software failures. Debugs Daintree

and other sniffer logs to locate and verify errors.

. Raised percentage of automated testing from 0% to 80% in two years.

Stabilized, corrected and improved manual test cases thru Z-Tool and

other TI Products. Created programs to analyze efficiency and manage

error reporting and improved documentation.

. Created VB.Net programs such as Statistics Loggers, Graph analyzers and

Web App XML Parsers to enhance testing. Developer of the applications

ZNet, BLE-Demo and c4App, used by customers worldwide.

. Took the initiative to independently create a live online application

with the address www.tizigbeedemo.com. Application was built using PHP,

VB.Net and XML and displays a large ZigBee network and statistics

exchanged between nodes as a demo for customers. Exceeded the group's

goal of achieving a large network by assembling a 425 ZigBee node

network, thereby demonstrating network durability and balance.

. Responsible for TUV and NTS conformance testing with 100% success on

certification.

NOKIA Mobile Phones, San Diego, California

Software Test Engineer, October 2003-May 2006

. Responsible for CDMA wireless mobile phones software testing. Performed

testing on targets, including full regression and spot suites on CDMA

call processing and system determination on IS-95A and B, IS-2000.

. Scripted, executed, documented, modified and incorporated CDMA product

change requests into IS2000 test cases and test outlines per CDMA

standards. Created new test cases for IS95A, IS95B, utilizing RACAL,

HP8294C and early entry base station (ITP). Ran CDG 57 scripts on RACAL.

Debugged phone logs to locate and verify errors.

. Raised percentage of automated testing from 30% to 60% in one year.

Stabilized, corrected and improved manual and automated test cases.

. Trained software test engineers and technicians in execution of CDMA

tests cases and outlines in manual and automated modes.

Internship: Software Test Engineer, 2002-2003

Implemented CDMA protocol-based applications, including digital signal

processing. Worked closely with research and development department

testing protocol software to produce a bug-free and stable cell phone.

Gained experience on various laboratory equipment such as Racal, HP,

Arnitsu and ITP.

computer skills

Operating Systems Windows 95/98/NT/XP/Seven, Mac OSX

Programming Languages VB.Net, PHP, C++, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML,

PicBasic

Technologies Agilent Box, HP CDMA Boxes, Racal

Boxes, ITP, Automizer, Z-Tool

education

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, 2003

professional development

EVDO and EVDV Training, 2005

ZigBee and ZigBee PRO Training, 2008

Smart Energy, RF4CE, and BLE Training, 2009

language

Fluent in Greek, Conversational German

personal

Enjoys computers, robotics, fitness and travel. Builds autonomous robots,

RC cars and helicopters.

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